Last night, shortly before midnight, I was on the road again looking for the definitive scene for a Christmas greeting. No snow, no Christmas images in my book. Didn’t even get a tree this year.
Not that I’ve become Ebenezer Scrooge. I just don’t have any magical pictures merging Christmas, riding, and a Vespa. But there’s still magic without the Vespa, glittering lights, or the fragrance of evergreen drifting through the house.
After a late, Christmas Eve ride I stopped in Boalsburg and sat on the curb, straining my brain for an idea. And thinking of home. Earlier in the evening our family gathered at our oldest daughter’s house for Christmas. Home for the holidays. Family and friends.
So, from the curbside stop on a cold, winter ride, I wish each of you a Merry Christmas and hopes for a fine New Year!
Micah says
Merry Christmas!!
Baron's Life says
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
All the best for 2011
Masala says
Merry Christmas, Steve, and here’s to many more safe miles ahead for you this coming year.
Mike says
Merry Christmas Steve!
Circle Blue says
Merry Christmas!
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Charlie6 says
Steve, I wonder if Irondad will give you a hard time re not fetching the Christmas tree on the back of the Vespa?
Hope Christmas was great for you and yours….here’s to a better New Year.
dom
Redleg’s Rides
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When Trust Matters says
Merry Christmas from Seattle by a former resident of State College. Always enjoy your posts sir, thanks for a touch of riding & central PA.
Gratefully,
TheSaintsGuy
irondad says
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irondad says
Although belated, my Christmas wishes to you are still strong!
To Charlie6, I won’t give Steve a hard time. You probably remember the competitive spirit that made me post a photo of a tree actually mounted to the back of my bike. My threat for the next step was to have it actually decorated and lit up.
Maybe best we all just relax, eh?
Steve Williams says
Micah: Thank you! And a Happy New Year to you.
Baron’s Life: Same back at you. Ride safe in the coming days.
Masala: Thanks for the kind words. I hope you and yours have a fine holiday and great New Year.
Steve Williams says
Mike, Circle Blue: Hope you had a great Christmas and the New Year brings joy and glad tidings.
Charlie6: irondad is only competitive with himself so I have nothing to worry about.
Hope you had a fine Christmas.
Steve Williams says
TheSaintsGuy: Central PA is a fine place to celebrate Christmas. And ride.
Hope Seattle treats you well and you have a fine holiday.
And thanks for the kinds words!
Steve Williams says
irondad: I knew you wouldn’t give me a hard time for not dragging a tree home….
Hope you and your family had a great Christmas and are looking forward to the new year.
I am almost relaxed!
Pvino says
A very late Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year wish to you and your family…May you find the right picture and keep on riding…
Safe riding,
Phil
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Actually, i think the photo looks more of a Christmas setting than what most of us had.Its beautiful! The Lighting too!